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King Class Locomotive - King William IV

6002

King Class Locomotive - King William IV

Years Released: 2001 2003 2004 2005 (Model Year pages)
Model released for 4 years.

Model: King Class Locomotive - King William IV
Running Number: 6002
Category: Steam Locomotives

Locomotive Class: King Class

Designer: C. B. Collett
Class Information: Built under the direction of C.B. Collett the King Castle Class 6000 series was built by Great Western Railway (GWR) with the intent of wresting back the title of “most powerful steam locomotive in Britain” after losing the title to Southern Railways Lord Nelson Class. The King’s were the largest steam locomotives built by the GWR and entrusted the railways most prestigious passenger train workings including “The Cornish Riviera” express. More...
Weight: 136 tons (including tender)
Purpose: Express Passenger
Wheel Arrangement: 4-6-0
Wheel Arrangement Name: Ten Wheeler

Model Information: Length - 274mm.
Models Produced: ---
Logo & Box Style:

2001 2003 2004 2005

Company: B.R. - British Railways
Logo: B.R. Late Crest
Logo Years: 1956 - 1967

Livery: B.R. Green

Livery Details: Brunswick green with orange and black lining with yellow lettering.
Company Information: British Railways came into existence in 1948 when the dominating four British railway companies amalgamated. Steam traction on British Railways ended in 1968 and the system was re-branded as British Rail.

Model Ranking:
Current: 721 - May 2023
Previous: 1452 - April 2023
Movement:

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Model Year Details (4)

YEAR	CAT	MODEL
2001	R.2234	King Class Locomotive - King William IV
2003	R.2234	King Class Locomotive - King William IV
2004	R.2234	King Class Locomotive - King William IV
2005	R.2234	King Class Locomotive - King William IV

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Model Catalogue Information

YEAR	INFORMATION
2001	This loco was one of the first batch of twenty Kings. Built in July 1927, it was renamed in 1930, fitted with a double chimney in 1956 and was eventually withdrawn in 1962. Separately fitted hand rails, fine scale valve gear, plus many other features only associated with Super Detail locomotives, adorn this model and are complimented with a superb paint finish. All 6 drive wheels have pickups which allows the five pole ringfield motor housed in the tender to perform as a Super Detail model should.
2003	Sprung buffers, double chimney (fitted 1956).
2004	Sprung buffers, double chimney (fitted 1956).
2005	Sprung buffers, double chimney (fitted 1956).